Nibbles (also known as Tuffy) is a
fictional character from the ''
Tom and Jerry'' cartoon series. He is the little, blue/gray, nappy-wearing
orphan mouse whose cartoon debut came in the 1946 short ''
The Milky Waif
This is a complete list of the 164 shorts in the ''Tom and Jerry'' series produced and released between 1940 and 2014. Of these, 162 are theatrical shorts, one is a made-for-TV short, and one is a 2-minute sketch shown as part of a telethon.
...
''. Tuffy was later featured in the 1949
Academy Award-winning short ''
The Little Orphan
''The Little Orphan'' is a 1949 American one-reel animated cartoon and the 40th ''Tom and Jerry'' cartoon, released in theaters on April 30, 1949 by Metro-Goldwyn Mayer. It was produced by Fred Quimby and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barb ...
'', as well as ''Two Little Indians'' and ''
The Two Mouseketeers
''The Two Mouseketeers'' is a 1952 American one-reel animated cartoon and is the 65th ''Tom and Jerry'' short subject, short, produced in Technicolor and released to theatres on March 15, 1952 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was produced by Fred Quimb ...
'' (both 1952).
Origin and development
The character's first actual appearance came in the 1942 comic book ''Our Gang Comics'' #1, where despite his nappy, he was presented as a peer of Jerry rather than a younger individual. Tuffy was created by
Gaylord Du Bois. In the comics, the gray mouse's name was given as Tuffy Mouse from the start. In the animated series. Nibbles is depicted as a hungry and curious orphaned mouse where he is mentioned to live at the fictional Bide-a-wee Mouse Home.
Featured cartoons
Tom and Jerry
* ''
The Milky Waif
This is a complete list of the 164 shorts in the ''Tom and Jerry'' series produced and released between 1940 and 2014. Of these, 162 are theatrical shorts, one is a made-for-TV short, and one is a 2-minute sketch shown as part of a telethon.
...
'' (1946)
* ''
The Little Orphan
''The Little Orphan'' is a 1949 American one-reel animated cartoon and the 40th ''Tom and Jerry'' cartoon, released in theaters on April 30, 1949 by Metro-Goldwyn Mayer. It was produced by Fred Quimby and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barb ...
'' (1949)
* ''
Safety Second
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'' (1950)
* ''
The Two Mouseketeers
''The Two Mouseketeers'' is a 1952 American one-reel animated cartoon and is the 65th ''Tom and Jerry'' short subject, short, produced in Technicolor and released to theatres on March 15, 1952 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was produced by Fred Quimb ...
'' (1952)
* ''
Two Little Indians
This is a complete list of the 164 shorts in the ''Tom and Jerry'' series produced and released between 1940 and 2014. Of these, 162 are theatrical shorts, one is a made-for-TV short, and one is a 2-minute sketch shown as part of a telethon.
...
'' (appears with an
identical twin) (1953)
* ''
Life with Tom
This is a complete list of the 164 shorts in the ''Tom and Jerry'' series produced and released between 1940 and 2014. Of these, 162 are theatrical shorts, one is a made-for-TV short, and one is a 2-minute sketch shown as part of a telethon.
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'' (1953)
* ''
Little School Mouse
This is a complete list of the 164 shorts in the ''Tom and Jerry'' series produced and released between 1940 and 2014. Of these, 162 are theatrical shorts, one is a made-for-TV short, and one is a 2-minute sketch shown as part of a telethon.
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'' (1954)
* ''
Mice Follies'' (1954)
* ''
Touché, Pussy Cat!
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'' (1954)
* ''
Tom and Chérie
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'' (1955)
* ''
Feedin' the Kiddie
This is a complete list of the 164 shorts in the Tom and Jerry, ''Tom and Jerry'' series produced and released between 1940 and 2014. Of these, 162 are theatrical shorts, one is a made-for-TV short, and one is a 2-minute sketch shown as part of ...
'' (1957)
* ''
Royal Cat Nap
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'' (1958)
* ''
Robin Hoodwinked
This is a complete list of the 164 shorts in the ''Tom and Jerry'' series produced and released between 1940 and 2014. Of these, 162 are theatrical shorts, one is a made-for-TV short, and one is a 2-minute sketch shown as part of a telethon.
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'' (1958)
The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show
* ''Pied Piper Puss''
* ''No Museum Peace''
Tom and Jerry Kids
*''Musketeer Jr.''
Tom & Jerry Tales
* ''Cat Nebula''
* ''Cat Show Catastrophe''
* ''Cat of Prey'' (cameo appearance)
* ''Sasquashed''
* ''DJ Jerry'' (cameo appearance)
The Tom and Jerry Show (2014)
* ''Haunted Mouse''
* ''What a Pain''
* ''Tuffy Love''
* ''Just Plane Nuts''
* ''Pets Not Welcome''
* ''Cruisin' for a Bruisin
* ''Hunger Strikes''
* ''Say Cheese''
* ''Picture Imperfect''
* ''Slinging in the Rain''
* ''The Paper Airplane Chase''
* ''Say Uncle''
* ''Here Comes the Bride''
* ''Tuffy's Big Adventure''
* ''Hockey Jockey''
Tom and Jerry in New York
Voice actors
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*
Francoise Brun-Cottan
Francoise Brun-Cottan (born 1944) is a French-American actress.
She provided the voice of Nibbles in the Tom & Jerry shorts in the 1950s era. Brun-Cottan voices Nibbles in shorts like '' The Two Mouseketeers'', and ''Tuffy'' in ''Tom and Jerr ...
(1952–1958)
*
Lucille Bliss:
Robin Hoodwinked
This is a complete list of the 164 shorts in the ''Tom and Jerry'' series produced and released between 1940 and 2014. Of these, 162 are theatrical shorts, one is a made-for-TV short, and one is a 2-minute sketch shown as part of a telethon.
...
(1958)
*
Lou Scheimer: ''
The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show''
*
Frank Welker
Franklin Wendell Welker (born March 12, 1946) is an American voice actor. He began his career in the 1960s, and holds over 860 film, television, and video game credits as of 2022, making him one of the most prolific voice actors of all time. With ...
: ''The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show'' (wraparound segment in episode 8)
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Charlie Adler
Charles Michael Adler (born October 2, 1956) is an American voice actor and voice director. He is known for his roles as Buster Bunny on ''Tiny Toon Adventures'', Ed and Bev Bighead on ''Rocko's Modern Life'' and Ickis on ''Aaahh!!! Real Monst ...
: ''
Tom & Jerry Kids''
*
Tara Strong: ''
Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring''
*
Alan Marriott: ''
Tom and Jerry in Fists of Furry'', ''
Tom and Jerry in War of the Whiskers''
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Reece Thompson: ''
Tom and Jerry Tales
''Tom and Jerry Tales'' is an American animated television series featuring the cat-and-mouse duo Tom and Jerry. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and Turner Entertainment, it is the seventh installment in the ''Tom and Jerry'' franchise as well ...
'' (1 episode only)
*
Kath Soucie: (2010–present), ''
Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes'', ''
Tom and Jerry and the Wizard of Oz'', ''
The Tom and Jerry Show'', ''
Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'', ''
Tom and Jerry in New York''
*
Chantal Strand
Chantal Strand (born October 15, 1987) is a Canadian voice and stage actress as well as former stunt performer known for her vocal roles in animation, anime and video games.
Her vocal role credits include those for little female human character ...
: ''
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale'', ''
Tom and Jerry Tales
''Tom and Jerry Tales'' is an American animated television series featuring the cat-and-mouse duo Tom and Jerry. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and Turner Entertainment, it is the seventh installment in the ''Tom and Jerry'' franchise as well ...
'' (3 episodes)
References
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Tom and Jerry characters
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Fictional anthropomorphic characters
Fictional mice and rats
Film characters introduced in 1946
Child characters in television
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Male characters in television